While completing my university studies in Italy, part-time I used to pour spirits and soft drinks in a glass – most of the times full of ice – blend the content by stirring and then serve it on a counter bar mat. I basically used to work as an American bartender. This way I came to have quite a good grasp of how Italians like to spend the beginning of their evenings rather than the ending or their afternoons. Recently it has become more and more popular for Italians to hang out in American bars where, especially during the week, the peak service hours would be from 17:00 to 21:00 hrs…

Food allows us to have a deeper experience of a country’s culture. The habits, customs, values and preferences from one society can be measured by looking at the dishes and drinks that express its culture in a very fascinating and involving manner.